jdhmnovel Chapter 101 River of Caves
Chapter 101 River of Caves
With Gao Huohuo's confident assurance, although the worries in everyone's hearts were not completely dispelled, they could not say anything more.
Baili Chen was the first to break the slightly heavy atmosphere, his slender fingers lightly tapping the storage ring.
Amidst the flashes of light, a pile of bottles and jars and a dazzling array of talismans floated in mid-air.
He turned slightly to the side, pushing these precious items toward Gao Huohuo, his expression gentle yet somewhat solemn:
"Junior Sister, these pills have different effects, including healing, restoring spiritual power, and detoxification. They can keep you safe in critical moments."
These talismans are all carefully crafted by me; they are extremely powerful. Don't use them sparingly; be sure to protect yourself well while you're out there.”
Lin Qingxue, standing to the side, also looked reluctant. She stepped forward gracefully and added a few more bottles of rare pills to the pile of treasures, softly instructing them:
"Junior Sister, be careful in everything you do. If you get injured or encounter any difficulties, don't be reckless. Go back to the sect and find us as soon as possible."
The moment of parting finally arrived. Gao Huohuo suppressed the bitterness in her heart and slowly walked to Baihe.
Gao Huohuo reached out and patted his shoulder heavily, a bright smile spreading across her face.
"Bai He, you should focus on recovering from your injuries. I'm really looking forward to the day when we can train side by side. You must do your best!"
After saying that, she turned around and waved vigorously at her third senior sister and the others.
My gaze followed them intently as they flew away on their swords, until they became just a few blurry black shadows on the horizon.
In an instant, the sadness that had been lingering in my heart seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind, replaced by an irrepressible excitement and anticipation.
"Fellow Daoist Su, is there anywhere you particularly want to go next?"
Gao Huohuo turned to look at Su Ruoyun, her eyes sparkling with eagerness.
Su Ruoyun tilted her head slightly, seemingly lost in memories, and after a moment, her lips parted slightly:
"I once heard by chance about a mysterious place—the River of Caves—which is perfectly suited to our current cultivation levels. I think..."
Back when I was still in the Foundation Establishment stage, I often heard strange sounds coming from the depths of the underground river, like murmurs from the netherworld.
What's even more amazing is that every year during the sweltering heat of midsummer, treasures would appear in the river, attracting countless cultivators to compete for them.
With July fast approaching, it's the perfect time for exploration and treasure hunting.
Why don't we go and investigate? Perhaps, by sheer chance, we might even find one or two rare treasures.
"The River of Caves?" Gao Huohuo muttered to himself, quickly searching through the original owner's memories, but found nothing.
Hearing this name, one can't help but imagine a dark, damp, secluded, and tranquil scene. However, in the sweltering summer, going to such a cool place would be quite pleasant.
Moreover, wherever the original owner had been in the past, any places with treasures had already been looted.
As for the remaining dangerous areas, with her current cultivation level, venturing into them would be tantamount to courting death; it would be best to leave them alone.
Seeing that Gao Huohuo did not respond for a long time, Su Ruoyun's heart sank to the bottom. All her expectations shattered like bubbles, and disappointment crept into her eyes.
She was determined to go to the River Cave, for what she was determined to obtain was there.
Just as he was about to ask again to try and persuade Gao Huohuo, he heard Gao Huohuo's clear voice: "Okay, let's go together then."
Su Ruoyun's face lit up instantly, her eyebrows curving into a smile.
After the two had reached an agreement, they immediately summoned their spirit swords, which transformed into two streaks of light and vanished in an instant above the dilapidated temple.
Su Ruoyun then realized that the hairpin on Gao Huohuo's head was actually a spirit sword with concealed sharpness.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, she couldn't help but speak:
"Fellow Daoist Gao, it seems that the power of your spirit sword has not been fully restored?"
"Gao Huohuo, this Su Ruoyun is no simpleton! She could tell at a glance that your sword hadn't awakened."
A warning from Zi Ying suddenly rang in Gao Huohuo's mind.
Gao Huohuo showed no surprise at all. From the moment she first met Su Ruoyun, she had keenly sensed that this woman was no ordinary person.
This rogue cultivator was not only incredibly powerful, but also deliberately took out many treasures to test my attitude when we first met.
Such cunning and strategy would put many self-proclaimed intelligent people to shame.
However, as long as Su Ruoyun had no intention of harming her, Gao Huohuo was happy to pretend to be ignorant, because helping others was also helping herself.
"Does Fellow Daoist Su have any good ideas?"
Gao Huohuo instantly adopted a humble and eager-to-learn demeanor, her eyes wide open, filled with confusion and curiosity.
Su Ruoyun lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then whispered:
"It seems that the power of your spirit sword has been exhausted. All spirit swords in the world have a spirit, and each needs a unique power to nourish and awaken it."
Once the power it craves is precisely found, it should be able to return to its original state.
Upon hearing this, Gao Huohuo pretended to suddenly realize something, slapped his forehead repeatedly, and looked annoyed.
"I see, thank you for clearing up my confusion, Fellow Daoist Su!"
But this has stumped me. How can I find out exactly what kind of power it requires?
Seeing her reaction, Su Ruoyun smiled slightly and patiently explained:
"It's alright. All spiritual swords in the world are connected to their masters' hearts and souls. Once they encounter a source of power that resonates with them, the spiritual sword will naturally sense it."
Whether it's a vibration or a buzzing sound, you'll be able to detect it then.
As she spoke, she became increasingly certain that Gao Huohuo's spirit sword was of extraordinary quality, which explained why she had previously disregarded her own peerless spirit sword.
It seems he possesses a treasure and has a high standard.
Looking at Gao Huohuo's outfit and the attire of his senior brothers and sisters, it's believable that he comes from a low-ranking sect.
However, the disciples of this sect have varying levels of cultivation. There are amazing talents like Gao Huohuo, but there are also juniors in the Foundation Establishment stage, which is really strange.
However, these thoughts only flashed through Su Ruoyun's mind and ultimately had nothing to do with her.
At this moment, all she could think about was the treasures in the Cave River. She knew the journey would be fraught with danger, and that even with her decent cultivation, she could not possibly ensure everything was alright on her own.
Bringing Gao Huohuo along is just to find a capable helper. If she turns out to be useful, it wouldn't hurt to lend her a hand if the opportunity arises in the future.
After all, it's incredibly difficult for a cultivator from a third-rate sect to ascend to immortality in this thorny and fiercely competitive world of cultivation.
Thinking of this, Su Ruoyun's gaze towards Gao Huohuo softened even more, and the two walked side by side, rushing towards the river in the cave.
They soon arrived at a city near the Cave River, and it seemed there were quite a few cultivators there.
I wonder if they're all waiting to come treasure hunting in July, or if this is the usual number of people.
The two found an inn and planned to rest for a day.
However, upon inquiring, they discovered that all the nearby inns had been booked by members of several major sects.
"Fellow Daoist Su, is this Cave River really that famous? There's still a month left, and so many people are already here?"
Su Ruoyun was also puzzled. No one had paid attention to this place before, otherwise the things inside would have been taken away long ago.
What's going on this year? Why are people from all the major sects flocking here?
If all the major sects really have their eyes on that thing, I'm afraid their cultivation levels won't be enough to handle it.